c. 1780 Genoese Burl & Inlaid Commode – Four-Drawer Serpentine Front with Corinthian Pilasters

A striking 18th century Italian commode from Genoa , exquisitely hand-carved, veneered, inlaid, and ebonized . The serpentine front features four drawers , with clipped corners anchored by turned pilasters topped in refined Corinthian capitals . The surface is richly finished in burl veneer with elegant foliate pear-wood inlay , highlighting the sophistication of late 18th century Ligurian craftsmanship . The lower three drawers retain their original gilt bronze pulls , while the upper drawer has been fitted with antique bronze replacements . From a private Genoese collection , this piece is ideal for connoisseurs of Italian neoclassical furniture , inlaid burl case pieces , or rare Genoese antique commodes with architectural presence. (Note: accurate color lead image)

Place of Origin: 1780's